Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2015 19:02:46 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Chiesa while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
B.J. Penn glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces Chiesa to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Mouth
Brilliant combination from Michael Chiesa
that forces B.J. to try and defend better.
B.J. fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting B.J.'s ribs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
1:36 Round 1 and Chiesa is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chiesa attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Chiesa quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Chiesa
just misses B.J..
Michael Chiesa attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chiesa catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chiesa.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Chiesa has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chiesa tries to open up B.J. with a few strikes with his right elbow...
B.J. blocks a few elbows and now Michael Chiesa will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Chiesa tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chiesa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Chiesa is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Chiesa breaks the lock showing some skills...
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn isolates Michael Chiesa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chiesa is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Chiesa blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
Chiesa works on the ground with his fingers over B.J.'s face
B.J. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa isolates B.J. Penn's left arm looking for an armbar...
B.J. Penn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael Chiesa lost his dominant position.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa throws up a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn postures up and breaks the triangle.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. B.J. looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
B.J. Penn is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Chiesa's ribs
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn isolates Michael Chiesa's left arm looking for an armbar...
Michael Chiesa manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chiesa looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Michael Chiesa who tries a hammer punch to B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. blocks those punches
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries a kimura
Chiesa breaks the lock.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Chiesa measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Chiesa breaks free.
B.J. misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
B.J. tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chiesa closed his guard around B.J. Penn.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows B.J. Penn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chiesa's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like B.J.
B.J. catch Michael Chiesa's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. catch Michael Chiesa's left arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa and B.J. are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chiesa struggles to free himself
Chiesa struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Chiesa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Chiesa breaks the lock showing some skills...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Chiesa's ribs hard
Chiesa and B.J. circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Chiesa!
B.J. ducks under...
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chiesa climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Michael Chiesa's head...
It lands flush with Michael Chiesa's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Chiesa cartwheels towards B.J.!
B.J. fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Michael Chiesa's head...
It lands flush with Michael Chiesa's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chiesa away.
Michael Chiesa takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chiesa away.
Michael Chiesa takes a kick to the body.
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa creates space and allows B.J. Penn to stand up.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
Michael Chiesa attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Good movement from Chiesa
who is bobbing and weaving.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Chiesa's chin! That stops Chiesa in his tracks!
Chiesa's Right eye is beginning to swell
Chiesa has a small cut in his Right eye
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Chiesa!
B.J. ducks under...
B.J. Penn and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
B.J. steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Chiesa's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Mouth
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chiesa
B.J. shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Chiesa launches a few hard punches to B.J. Penn's ribs!
B.J. struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Chiesa stumbles back, his corner is screaming! B.J. Penn is coming in again!
Chiesa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Right eye
Chiesa seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
B.J. seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Chiesa's jaw!
Chiesa's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chiesa has a small cut in his Right cheek
Chiesa seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chiesa blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael Chiesa's cheek! Chiesa stumbles and the falls to the mat!
B.J. Penn turns out the lights for Chiesa! What an astonishing KO by B.J.!
Chiesa has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punch) at 4:12 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 6/18 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 10/27 (37%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 521 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 587 s
Very good fight. Chiesa took a little bit to get going, which you cannot do against Penn, but once he did, he made a good fight of it. He probably would have liked more offense early, obvs, but yeah. Penn is still Monster.
B.J. Penn glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces Chiesa to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Mouth
Brilliant combination from Michael Chiesa
that forces B.J. to try and defend better.
B.J. fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn is looking to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
B.J. Penn gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting B.J.'s ribs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
1:36 Round 1 and Chiesa is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chiesa attempts a triangle from bottom! B.J. Penn slips out. Chiesa quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
B.J. Penn slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Chiesa
just misses B.J..
Michael Chiesa attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chiesa catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chiesa.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Chiesa has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chiesa tries to open up B.J. with a few strikes with his right elbow...
B.J. blocks a few elbows and now Michael Chiesa will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Chiesa tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chiesa fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
Chiesa is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Chiesa breaks the lock showing some skills...
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn isolates Michael Chiesa's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chiesa is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Chiesa blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
Chiesa works on the ground with his fingers over B.J.'s face
B.J. shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over B.J.
Michael Chiesa isolates B.J. Penn's left arm looking for an armbar...
B.J. Penn manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Michael Chiesa lost his dominant position.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa throws up a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn postures up and breaks the triangle.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. B.J. looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
B.J. Penn is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Chiesa's ribs
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
Chiesa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chiesa slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chiesa slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Michael Chiesa tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. is holding Michael Chiesa's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn isolates Michael Chiesa's left arm looking for an armbar...
Michael Chiesa manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chiesa looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Michael Chiesa who tries a hammer punch to B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. blocks those punches
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries a kimura
Chiesa breaks the lock.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Chiesa measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Chiesa
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Chiesa breaks free.
B.J. misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
B.J. tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chiesa closed his guard around B.J. Penn.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
B.J. Penn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows B.J. Penn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chiesa shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Michael Chiesa breaks that americana attempt!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because B.J. tries to cover his face,
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Chiesa's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like B.J.
B.J. catch Michael Chiesa's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. catch Michael Chiesa's left arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa and B.J. are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap B.J. Penn in his guard...
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chiesa struggles to free himself
Chiesa struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Chiesa is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
B.J. Penn throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Chiesa breaks the lock showing some skills...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Chiesa's ribs hard
Chiesa and B.J. circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Chiesa!
B.J. ducks under...
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chiesa climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Michael Chiesa's head...
It lands flush with Michael Chiesa's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Chiesa cartwheels towards B.J.!
B.J. fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn launches an up-kick intended for Michael Chiesa's head...
It lands flush with Michael Chiesa's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chiesa away.
Michael Chiesa takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Chiesa away.
Michael Chiesa takes a kick to the body.
Chiesa is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa creates space and allows B.J. Penn to stand up.
B.J. Penn is on his feet again.
Michael Chiesa attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Good movement from Chiesa
who is bobbing and weaving.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. Penn throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Chiesa's chin! That stops Chiesa in his tracks!
Chiesa's Right eye is beginning to swell
Chiesa has a small cut in his Right eye
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Chiesa!
B.J. ducks under...
B.J. Penn and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
B.J. steps backwards away from Michael Chiesa. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Chiesa's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Mouth
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Chiesa's blood making stains in the mat.
B.J. Penn leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chiesa
B.J. shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Chiesa doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Chiesa forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chiesa has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Chiesa launches a few hard punches to B.J. Penn's ribs!
B.J. struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Chiesa stumbles back, his corner is screaming! B.J. Penn is coming in again!
Chiesa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Right eye
Chiesa seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
B.J. seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
B.J. is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Chiesa's jaw!
Chiesa's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chiesa has a small cut in his Right cheek
Chiesa seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Chiesa continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
B.J. Penn launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chiesa blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael Chiesa's cheek! Chiesa stumbles and the falls to the mat!
B.J. Penn turns out the lights for Chiesa! What an astonishing KO by B.J.!
Chiesa has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is B.J. Penn by KO (Punch) at 4:12 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 6/18 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 10/27 (37%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 521 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 12/14 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/7 (71%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 587 s
Very good fight. Chiesa took a little bit to get going, which you cannot do against Penn, but once he did, he made a good fight of it. He probably would have liked more offense early, obvs, but yeah. Penn is still Monster.